Category: Press Releases

“Albuquerque is the late term abortion capital of the nation and we are pleased to see that candidates who are taking a bold stand for life are winning their races. In fact, both of the candidates running for the Albuquerque City Council who signed Abortion Free New Mexico’s Pro-Life Pledge won their races handily. This shows that life is a winning issue with the voters of Albuquerque,” stated Tara Shaver of Abortion Free New Mexico

“I pledge to defend life from conception to natural death. In making and keeping this pledge, I am committed to ending all abortion and all assisted suicide in the state of New Mexico.”

“Thank you District 9 for your support. I am humbled by this opportunity to represent you and move Albuquerque forward. I’m so excited about what the future holds for our beautiful city.”

“Today we come together to pray that Roe is overturned and when this happens each state will finally be able to end abortion. As we prepare for that day, our work in New Mexico must be even more strategic than ever before. We must redouble our efforts to get pro-life candidates elected down the ballot and especially in our state legislature, both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Pro-Life New Mexicans must remember that even if we win the governor’s seat in 2022, it’s the legislators that introduce and pass legislation that is then brought to the governor to be signed into law. This fact makes it all the more urgent for pro-life people to step up and run for office so that life saving bills finally have a chance to protect future generations of children in the womb. The time for sitting on the sidelines is over. This is and has always been a matter of life and death.”

I pledge to defend life from conception to natural death. In making and keeping this pledge, I am committed to ending all abortion and all assisted suicide in the state of New Mexico.”

“New Mexico remains the late term abortion capital of the nation and a hub for abortion tourism but this can change as we work harder each day to build a culture of life in our state. We need new leadership that acknowledges that abortion is not healthcare for women and that every life is valuable. Join Abortion Free New Mexico and Off the Cuff ABQ Talk Radio in supporting 2022 pro-life candidates that have pledged to defend life and have put it in writing. Together we will take back our state from the clutches of the pro-death fanatics because life and family are New Mexico values.”

2022 Candidates who have signed Abortion Free New Mexico’s Pro-Life Pledge:

“Our nation has waited for this opportunity to revisit Roe v. Wade for too many years and now the pro-life community at large is eager to see this unjust ruling overturned. The science is clear and everyone knows that when a woman is pregnant, she has a human child living within her and that child is worthy of protecting. Abortion Free New Mexico is humbled to come together in prayer and to work with local candidates in order to help New Mexico become a place where every child is valued and protected.” ​

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7 Days of Prayer, Leading U… by Bud Shaver

By Bud Shaver

Albuquerque, New Mexico- Abortion Free New Mexico would like to congratulate newly elected Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewis (District 5). Lewis signed our pro-life pledge and won in his district race obtaining 52% of the votes! Renee Grout (District 9) who also signed our pro-life pledge received the most votes in her district but because she didn’t receive over 51% of the votes, she will have a run off election on December 7th.

“Albuquerque is the late term abortion capital of the nation and we are pleased to see that candidates who are taking a bold stand for life are winning their races. There will be so much more that we can do at the city level with a conservative majority on the city council,” stated Tara Shaver of Abortion Free New Mexico

Abortion Free New Mexico’s Pro-Life Pledge states:

“I pledge to defend life from conception to natural death. In making and keeping this pledge, I am committed to ending all abortion and all assisted suicide in the state of New Mexico.”

With the election of City Councilor Dan Lewis and a win in Renee Grout’s run off election, there is the potential for a major power shift leaning towards a pro-life majority on the Albuquerque city council!

Renee Grout, issued the following statement,

“I’m so grateful to my family, our volunteers and all the voters who supported me. We still have a lot of work to do,” said Grout. “We will continue to campaign hard, and I look forward to serving our great city.”

• To learn more about how you can support and be involved in Renee Grout’s campaign please visit Vote.ReneeGrout.com.

By Bud Shaver

Albuquerque, New Mexico– A New Mexico Environment Department investigation prompted by Abortion Free New Mexico reveals multiple violations on the part of the Planned Parenthood surgical center located in Albuquerque, New Mexico as well as the unregistered waste hauler that Planned Parenthood hired to take away aborted babies for disposal.

Abortion Free New Mexico received tips and photos from local sidewalk counselors of an unmarked truck with Texas license plates that comes weekly and takes away red biohazard waste buckets full of dead babies. This prompted Abortion Free New Mexico to file a complaint on March 23, 2021 with the New Mexico Environment Department once it was discovered that it is a violation of NMAC 20.9.5.14 (A)(7) and (8) which requires commercial haulers of infectious waste to:  

(7) conspicuously label all solid waste collection vehicles with the company, municipality, or county department name;  

(8) conspicuously label all solid waste collection vehicles with the environment department registration number.

Tara Shaver- Planned Parent… by Bud Shaver

Results of the New Mexico Environment Department investigation were sent to Tara Shaver of Abortion Free New Mexico on October 28, 2021. Planned Parenthood of New Mexico hired Oncore Technology, LLC, which has been an unregistered waste hauler in New Mexico since March 2019.

The manifests that Oncore Technology, LLC utilized when picking up waste from Planned Parenthood had another company’s waste hauler number on them. That company is Biocycle and was, according to Thomas Simons, Operations Manager for Oncore Technology, purchased by Oncore Technology, LLC. However, the company failed to re-register properly with the state of New Mexico Environment Department but continued the grisly business of transporting aborted babies for disposal. 

All violations by Oncore Technology LLC include:

• Failure to renew the commercial hauler registration
• Misrepresentation of information on special waste manifests
• Failure to properly complete special waste manifests
• Failure to properly label vehicles for infectious waste removal

​Oncore Technology, LLC, also known as Oncore Health Solutions and Biocycle is located in Grand Prairie, Texas, the state which has most recently banned abortions after 6 weeks of pregnancy. The irony is that while Texas women are traveling to New Mexico for abortions, when they go to Planned Parenthood their aborted babies are transported back to Texas to be disposed of as biohazard waste.

Planned Parenthood In Violation 

The New Mexico Environment Department investigation also revealed that Planned Parenthood was in violation of failure to sufficiently complete the generator blocks of the special waste manifests, whereby the Planned Parenthood representative wrote only their first name, Raquel and signed only with the letter “R.”

Report of Investigation- On… by Bud Shaver

Planned Parenthood provided 17 weeks worth of manifests to the New Mexico Environment Department for their investigation. These documents provide insight into how many pounds of biohazard waste, which includes aborted babies, is being disposed of on a weekly basis. On nine of the 17 weeks, three 28 gallon drums per week were taken away for disposal. On the remaining 8 weeks two 28 gallon drums of waste were handed over per week by the nations largest abortion provider. These babies remains are then transported to Grand Prairie, TX for disposal. 

In a written letter the New Mexico Environment Department has given Oncore Technology, LLC  10 days (from October 28, 2021) to respond with what action they have taken, or plan to take, to correct the violations. The letter also stated that  “the failure to assure corrective action or continued non-compliance may result in additional enforcement action, which may include the assessment of a civil penalty.” Abortion Free New Mexico plans to contact the company directly to ask them to stop enabling the killing business of Planned Parenthood.

Notice of Violation – Oncor… by Bud Shaver

“Abortion providers like Planned Parenthood rely so desperately upon waste disposal companies, that they are willing to employ unregistered haulers in order to keep the bodies from piling up.

Abortion Free New Mexico’s complaint filed with the New Mexico Environment Department revealed multiple violations that give us a glimpse into how both abortion providers and their haulers operate, often without compliance of rules and regulations. Oncore Technology, LLC who is enabling Planned Parenthood surgical center located in Albuquerque, New Mexico has 10 days (from October 28, 2021) to correct multiple violations or face additional enforcement action.

Biohazard Waste Hauling and disposal companies are the weak link of the abortion industry which is why Abortion Free New Mexico launched Project Weak Link New Mexico with Created Equal several months ago. These companies make it possible for Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers to kill innocent unborn babies and then inhumanely discard of their bodies as biohazard waste.”

Note: The Planned Parenthood in Albuquerque is affiliated with Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains.

​TODAY IS ELECTION DAY!

 Make sure your voice is heard and vote for pro-life candidates!

 To view the pro-life candidates who signed Abortion Free New Mexico’s pro-life pledge click here.
 
To view your sample ballot or find a voting location near you please click here.

• To learn more about how you can support and be involved in Renee Grout’s campaign please visit Vote.ReneeGrout.com. 

Renee Grout signed our Pro-Life Pledge in conjunction with the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children. 

Abortion Free New Mexico’s Pro-Life Pledge states:

“I pledge to defend life from conception to natural death. In making and keeping this pledge, I am committed to ending all abortion and all assisted suicide in the state of New Mexico.”

We also have vendors and sponsors securing their spots to come together as a community for Faith, Family and Freedom. 

• If you would like to be a sponsor and have a booth at this event contact ABQOffTheCuff@gmail.com

New Mexico does not have some of the abortion restrictions — such as mandated parental approval for minors or a waiting period — that many other states have.

Tara Shaver, spokeswoman for the anti-abortion organization Abortion Free New Mexico, said she thinks less stringent laws help make New Mexico “the Wild West when it comes to abortion.”

The lack of restrictions “lends our state to being the ‘go to’ place for abortion, especially for women in the surrounding states who are beyond the stage where they can get the procedure in their home state,” she said.

Laws protect people, Shaver said.

“Even if we don’t agree with them, they do serve a purpose,” she said. “It’s not in a woman’s best interest to be encouraged to circumvent her own state’s law to go elsewhere to get a procedure done, to kill a child.”

She said her organization does not judge women who choose to have an abortion but works to provide them with support and resources to get them to reconsider that decision.

Michelle Garcia Holmes Signs Pro-Life Pledge, Announces Run For US Congress In Conjunction With Nat’l Day of Remembrance

“It is encouraging to have so many committed pro-life candidates running for office in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County, which is where we have the highest concentration of abortions in the state. Albuquerque, New Mexico is unfortunately known as the late-term abortion capital of the nation and Abortion Free New Mexico is working to change this horrific reputation by encouraging candidates to stand for life. We must all work to build a culture of life where women, our senior citizens and the medically vulnerable are given life affirming healthcare options.”

Candidates Committed to Standing For Life

By Bud Shaver,

Albuquerque, New Mexico- In conjunction with The National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children, Eddy Aragon, the only Republican candidate on the 2021 ballot for Mayor of Albuquerque, has signed Abortion Free New Mexico’s Pro-Life Pledge. To learn more about how you can support and be involved in Eddy Aragon’s campaign please visit FightFor505.com.

Read Abortion Free New Mexico’s Pro-Life Pledge below:

Also signing our Pro-Life Pledge is former Albuquerque City Council President, Dan Lewis (R). Dan Lewis is once again seeking re-election in 2021 to the Albuquerque City Council (District 5). To learn more about how you can support and be involved in Dan Lewis’s campaign please visit Lewis4ABQ.com. The Albuquerque mayoral and city council election will be held on November 2, 2021.

Tara Shaver of Abortion Free New Mexico issued the following statement,

“Albuquerque, New Mexico is known as the late-term abortion capital of the nation and Abortion Free New Mexico is committed to working to change this horrific reputation. We are thankful that Eddy Aragon and Dan Lewis are running as a pro-life candidates in the upcoming mayoral and Albuquerque City Council elections and that they are committed to defending the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death.”

Join us at the only site in New Mexico where aborted babies are buried.

The memorial service on Saturday will include a message from local Pastor Kevin Babb, a personal testimony from Grace Lardizabal of Transformation Ministries, a first hand account by Felicia Stone who went undercover at 37 weeks pregnant, a call to action from Dinah Vargas of Off The Cuff ABQ Talk Radio, and a special message from Michelle Garcia Holmes.

We hope that you will join us for the memorial service taking place in our community as part of the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children:

• Event: Memorial Service for Victims of Abortion
• When: Saturday, September 18 at 10:00am
• Location: Sandia Memory Gardens
• Address: 9500 San Pedro Drive NE Albuquerque, NM 87113
• Map: GOOGLE MAP OF THE LOCATION SITE
• This solemn memorial service will last approximately one hour.
• On social media? Join and share our Facebook event page: Nat’l Day Of Remembrance For Aborted Children- Albuquerque
• Sponsored by: Abortion Free New Mexico and Off The Cuff ABQ Talk Radio

Help us spread the word by inviting others to this important event. 

• Not in Albuquerque? Click here to find the Memorial Service in your area on 9/18

​​Abortion Free New Mexico is a proud sponsor of OffTheCuffABQ.com

By Bud Shaver

Albuquerque, New Mexico- COVID-19 vaccine injury data from Dec. 14, 2020 to June 25, 2021, shows an alarming total of 411,931 potential adverse events that have been reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, VAERS. 6,985 of these are documented deaths linked to the COVID-19 vaccines. Overall, there continues to be a staggering increase of vaccine injuries including death, birth defects and spontaneous abortions.

• This is a 655.14% increase of confirmed deaths related to the experimental COVID injections from when Abortion Free New Mexico began tracking the adverse vaccine events in March of this year!

Happy Thanksgiving from the Shaver family!

We thank each one of you for your continued prayers and support and for standing with us as we serve New Mexico as pro-life missionaries. We thank the Lord for this mission field that He has called us to and that He leads us every step of the way on our journey of faith! We have been through so much together over the past 8 years and we look forward to what God has in store for New Mexico in the new year.

“Whatever happens, give thanks, because it is God’s will in Christ Jesus that you do this.”
(1 Thessalonians 5:18)

May the Lord bless you as you spend the day with your family and friends. Know that you are always in our prayers.

Grace and peace to you,
The Shaver family

By Bud Shaver

Albuquerque, NM- As the dust clears after a hard fought political battle in New Mexico, we must pick ourselves up and continue to move forward. We are thankful to Congressman Steve Pearce, Michelle Garcia Holmes and all of the republican candidates, for laying it all on the line and remaining faithful to their vision for New Mexico!

Unfortunately, the radically progressive democrats have gained control of the Governor’s Office and both legislative chambers in New Mexico giving them free reign to push whatever agenda they wish. They have already stated their desire to remove the ONLY pro-life statute on the books in New Mexico:

• The Criminal Abortion Statute [NMSA 1978 §30-5-3(C)] was passed by the New Mexico legislature [pre ROE vs. WADE in 1969] but was enjoined by a judge from being enforced.

Even though the heart of the statute, preventing late-term abortions from being performed outside of an accredited hospital, is not currently being enforced, some provisions are.

It is our prayer that from now until the next election cycle that more churches and political leaders will rise up to be more energized and bold in defense of life. We are eager to continue working with churches to see godly leaders rise up. Only then will we see an end to abortion in our state.

• The body of Christ’s involvement is a vital component in making New Mexico Abortion Free. We want to empower your church with the tools it needs to be an integral part of building a culture of life in New Mexico. Click here to equip your church.

WHILE NEW MEXICO IS NOW IN THE HANDS OF RADICAL ABORTION EXTREMISTS OUR WORK MUST CONTINUE WITH YOUR HELP

(Click here to donate)

Tara was interviewed for an article that was published on November 3rd in The Santa Fe New Mexican, which documents what we’ve been saying since 2010 about the booming business of late term abortions under Curtis Boyd, making New Mexico the Late-Term Abortion Capital of the WORLD.

“The Shavers have made campaigning against abortion their life’s work. Albuquerque, they often say, is “the late-term abortion capital of the world.”

Women are evading their own state’s abortion restrictions by coming to New Mexico to kill their babies and the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice (RCRC) is highlighted as making it possible.

Tara commented on the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice’s demonic work when she stated,

“she finds the religious coalition’s pro-faith, pro-abortion rights agenda “ironic.” “They support the killing of babies, and they’re helping women to kill their babies,” she said. “Being religious doesn’t buffer that at all.”

The abortion industry is constantly trying to remove the stigma that surrounds their practice of killing babies, but it will never happen, and by hiding behind fake religion only makes them seem desperate.

According to the article the percentage of abortions obtained by out of state women has increased along with the numbers of women seeking assistance from the RCRC.

• 6 percent: New Mexico abortions procured by out-of-state women in 2010
• 26 percent: New Mexico abortions procured by out-of-state women in 2016
• 10: Number of women served by New Mexico Religious Coalition for Reproductive Rights in 2008
• 105: Number of women served by the group in 2017

Sources: New Mexico Department of Health and New Mexico Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice (RCRC)

It’s also very troubling that the pro-aborts even admit and revel in the dark reputation that New Mexico has in a statement by abortion advocate, Sandra Penn, when she states, ​

“I know that in some circles [New Mexico is] considered the worst place in hell for Americans, or something like that,” Penn said. “… But we’ve got to be damn proud that this is a place that women can look to, and where women feel safe.”

Of our ministry the article explains that in the past,

“On any given day, and especially on days when abortions are performed, protesters gather outside Boyd’s clinic. For years, Albuquerque missionaries Bud and Tara Shaver led the protests.”

• We have now placed our primary focus on working to close the last 5 remaining abortion facilities in the state.

There is still much to be done but we need your help. Your prayers and support are vital and we can’t continue on without your support.

• Please keep New Mexico in your prayers and consider setting up a monthly tax deductible donation or a one-time year end gift to ensure that we can continue to be a voice in a blue state with the opposition TO LIFE likely to increase.

By Bud Shaver

Albuquerque, NM- Today is election day and the outcome when polls close tonight at 7:00PM depends on how many people of faith and conscience get to the polls to vote. We have given this campaign season our all through prayer, fasting, church outreach, going door-to-door, making hundreds of phone calls, putting up SIX pro-life billboards, helping to plan and attending pro-life legislative summits all throughout the state and more… We know that victory and a better New Mexico is possible if it is the Lord’s will we thank each one of you for standing with us.

• We are also thankful to all of the candidates we have worked so hard to support.

We encourage you to get out and vote your values today, vote for the babies and vote to appoint godly leaders all across this great country! Every vote matters, so please call your friends and family, urge them to go vote and better yet, carpool to the polls together.

• If anyone needs a ride to go vote Uber and Lyft are giving free rides to the polls on election day.

In New Mexico all three (current) late term abortionists at Southwestern Women’s Options (Curtis Boyd, Carmen Landau, and Shannon Carr) have all made campaign contributions to Michelle Lujan Grisham, the radically pro-abortion Democratic candidate for Governor.

LET’S PUT OUR FAITH INTO ACTION AND VOTE PRO-LIFE ON NOV. 6TH​

Let’s show our support for the candidates who support life, faith, family and preserving our most fundamental constitutional rights as citizens.

• Click here to see the list of pro-life candidates.

Need Extra Motivation?

• Journal Poll: Lujan Grisham has sizable lead over Pearce

According to a poll released by the Albuquerque Journal the RADICALLY PRO-ABORTION, democrat candidate for governor, Michelle Lujan Grisham has a sizable 10% lead over PRO-LIFE 100% Candidate Steve Pearce. Get out and vote and bring your friends, family, and church group with you. 

…and to God be the Glory!

• FIND YOUR REGISTRATION AND ELECTION INFORMATION (SAMPLE BALLOT/VOTING LOCATIONS) HERE
• LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CANDIDATES HERE
• We encourage you to help get your friends and family out to the polls on election day November 6th to VOTE PRO-LIFE

FLASHBACK TO NOVEMBER 3, 2017- This is why we need 100% Pro-Life Participation VOTE PRO-LIFE ON NOVEMBER 6TH:

• REPORT FROM CBN- WATCH: Undercover Video Shows What Happens When Woman Asks to Terminate Baby at 37-Weeks

NEW MEXICO “The worst place in hell for americans”

“I know that in some circles [New Mexico is] considered the worst place in hell for Americans, or something like that,” Penn said. “… But we’ve got to be damn proud that this is a place that women can look to, and where women feel safe.”
​
On any given day, and especially on days when abortions are performed, protesters gather outside Boyd’s clinic. For years, Albuquerque missionaries Bud and Tara Shaver led the protests.

The Shavers have made campaigning against abortion their life’s work. Albuquerque, they often say, is “the late-term abortion capital of the world.”

Tara Shaver said she finds the religious coalition’s pro-faith, pro-abortion rights agenda “ironic.”
​
“They support the killing of babies, and they’re helping women to kill their babies,” she said. “Being religious doesn’t buffer that at all.”

FRIDAY: ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO

By Bud Shaver

Albuquerque, NM- Life Ministries U.S. is proud to announce the debut of the second “Vote Pro-Life” billboard design featured in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Five new billboards just went up all across Albuquerque bringing the total to SIX pro-life billboards with a “Vote Pro-Life”/ “Vote Your Values” message in the last two weeks leading up to the election on November 6th. The new billboard features local babies, a shocking statistic from the Center of Disease Control (CDC) and a New Mexican theme that will resonate with voters.

“The voters of New Mexico have the chance to change the direction of our state on November 6th. Unrestricted abortion up to the day of birth has cast a darkness over this state, but our votes matter and can save babies lives and restore New Mexico’s reputation. According to a report by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) in 2014, New Mexico leads the nation in the number of late term abortions by percentage of total abortions performed. In other words, late term abortions represent 7.9% of all abortions performed in New Mexico. In comparison according to the CDC report, New York performs the most abortions but only 2.3% of those abortions are late term.

Our prayer is that this billboard penetrates hearts and impresses upon those who see it to vote their values on November 6th. We thank everyone who has contributed to this project and made it possible,” stated Tara Shaver.

• Read the full CDC report HERE

​SEE THE PREVIOUS VOTE PRO-LIFE BILLBOARD DESIGN AND READ STATEMENTS ABOUT THE BILLBOARD FROM CURRENT CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR VARIOUS OFFICES IN NEW MEXICO UP FOR ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 6TH HERE

• Listen to interview Bud had with The Worldview Network: Pro-Lifers Put up Billboards in New Mexico Before Election

BILLBOARD LOCATIONS: 

BIBLE VERSE FOR REFLECTION THIS WEEK:

“Behold, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you not see it? Indeed, I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. (Isaiah 43:19)

Prayer points this week:

​SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO PRO-LIFE LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT

Speakers:

“It is a blessing to see people from the faith community unite and stand up against the horrible act of late-term termination of babies in the state of New Mexico, 43 other states have a ban on this egregious act and so should New Mexico.”

​-Michelle Garcia Holmes for Lt. Governor of New Mexico

SPEAKERS

Stand up for the weak and for children…” Psalm 82:3

By Bud Shaver

Albuquerque, NM- Join us this week in prayer and fasting for the upcoming election and an end to abortion in New Mexico. This week’s prayer focus is that the pro-life Christian community in New Mexico will rise up and use their vote on election day to appoint godly leaders that have committed to protect the lives of the unborn. As the verse below states, “Support those who do good and stop those who do evil, the Lord always condemns evil,” and so should we. So on this third week of standing together for life through prayer and fasting, see the prayer points below and join us at the site of the first “Vote Pro-Life” billboard in Albuquerque on Wednesday, October 17th at 10:00am.

BIBLE VERSE FOR REFLECTION THIS WEEK:

“Stop those who do evil.  Support those who do good. God, you are fair. You know what people are thinking. God helps people who want to do right, so he will protect me. God is a good judge. He always condemns evil. (Psalm 7: 9-11)

Prayer points this week:

• For good leadership in New Mexico according to Biblical standards.
• Pray for hearts to be opened to life in New Mexico at abortion centers and polling places.
• Pray for those who do evil to repent and turn to Christ, abortionists, clinic staff, ungodly leaders, etc.

PRO-LIFE BILLBOARD PRESS CONFERENCE

You’re Invited!

Speakers: 

• Moderated by Vickie Perea
• Michael Hendricks, New Mexico Attorney General candidate 
• Gavin Clarkson, New Mexico Secretary of State candidate
• Statement from Michelle Garcia Holmes, Lt. Governor candidate
• Mark Gonzalez, Hispanic Action Network
• Manny and Grace Lardizabal, Transformation Ministries
• Tara Shaver, Life Ministries U.S./Abortion Free New Mexico
• Felicia Silva, Mother of one of the babies featured on the billboard

DATE: Wednesday, October 17th
TIME: 10:00AM
LOCATION: Central Ave NW and New York Ave. NW, it is located right before you reach the Albuquerque Aquarium and directly across the street from El Vado. Please use street parking outside of the Aquarium or inside the Aquarium parking lot. (2601 Central Ave NW Albuquerque NM 87104)

Statements Issued about Pro-Life Billboard:

Michelle Garcia Holmes who is running for Lt. Governor (R) issued the following statement for the press,

“It is a blessing to see people from the faith community unite and stand up against the horrible act of late-term termination of babies in the state of New Mexico, 43 other states have a ban on this agregious act and so should New Mexico. Life is precious, these are children who deserve a chance to be born. The answer is very clear, red, green or life? Choose life New Mexico!”

Michael Hendricks who is running for New Mexico Attorney General (R) is speaking at the press conference and he issued the following statement,

“A government that condones, supports, and legislates the legalized killing of babies in the womb, shows that it does not place value on life. Why would the same government that does not value the lives of the unborn value the lives of the born? The answer is: they don’t. New Mexico is ridden with crime and born children being murdered due to the incompetence of failed systems. Addicts and mentally ill being thrown into jail without the systems addressing their real root cause problems. Pervasive homelessness without a system or community that steps up to help. It is all an issue of the heart. We must take a hard look inward and realign our values with what is Right; only then will we see a healing in our state.”

Tara Shaver, Life Ministries U.S. and Abortion Free New Mexico issued the following:

“The voters of New Mexico have the chance to change the direction of our state on November 6th. Unrestricted abortion up to the day of birth has cast a darkness over this state, but our votes matter and can save babies lives and restore New Mexico’s reputation. New Mexicans hold to traditions that include a love of family, pride in this great state, and being known internationally for our green and red chile. Our prayer is that this billboard penetrates hearts and impresses upon those who see it to vote pro-life on November 6th. We thank everyone who has contributed to this project and made it possible.”

Here is the pro-life billboard revealed this week!

Abortion Free New Mexico has been asked to join in weekly prayer and fasting on Wednesdays during the month of October leading up to election day on November 6, 2018specifically for the upcoming election and for an end to abortion in New Mexico. We invite those in the body of Christ who are able to, to join us in this spiritual discipline.

• This is a united effort between both Non-Catholic and Catholic Christians who are committed to ending abortion in New Mexico.

Fasting can be done in many ways.

• Some may choose to fast from sunrise to sunset.
• Others may choose to fast from 6:00am-3:00pm as a partial fast.
• For others, a fast might be one full meal for the day, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal.

The upcoming election is 21 days away and in New Mexico it will absolutely determine whether or not the Land of Enchantment elects leaders who will stand for justice and righteousness or corruption and bedlam.

• WEEK 1- PRAYER AND FASTING FOCUS: NEW MEXICO ELECTION 2018
• WEEK 2- PRAYER AND FASTING FOCUS: NORTHERN NEW MEXICO PRO-LIFE SUMMIT

By Bud Shaver

Albuquerque, NM- Life Ministries U.S. and Transformation Ministries are proud to announce the debut of the first “Vote Pro-Life” billboard in Albuquerque, NM being unveiled in the weeks leading up to the election on November 6th. This billboard features local babies and a New Mexican theme that will resonate with voters, we invite you to come see it for yourself this Wednesday.

“The voters of New Mexico have the chance to change the direction of our state on November 6th. Unrestricted abortion up to the day of birth has cast a darkness over this state, but our votes matter and can save babies lives and restore New Mexico’s reputation. New Mexicans hold to traditions that include a love of family, pride in this great state, and being known internationally for our green and red chile. Our prayer is that this billboard penetrates hearts and impresses upon those who see it to vote pro-life on November 6th. We thank everyone who has contributed to this project and made it possible,” stated Tara Shaver.

Join us on Wednesday October 17, 2018 at 10AM for a press conference featuring:

• UPDATE: Michael Hendricks, New Mexico Attorney General candidate 
• Michelle Garcia Holmes, Lt. Governor candidate
• Mark Gonzalez, Hispanic Action Network
• Manny and Grace Lardizabal, Transformation Ministries
• Tara Shaver, Life Ministries U.S./Abortion Free New Mexico

DATE: Wednesday, October 17th
TIME: 10:00am
LOCATION:Central Ave NW and New York Ave. NW, it is located right before you reach the Albuquerque Aquarium and directly across the street from El Vado. Please use street parking outside of the Aquarium or inside the Aquarium parking lot. (2601 Central Ave NW Albuquerque NM 87104)

UPDATE: Michelle Garcia Holmes who is running for Lt. Governor (R) issued the following statement,

“It is a blessing to see people from the faith community unite and stand up against the horrible act of late-term termination of babies in the state of New Mexico, 43 other states have a ban on this agregious act and so should New Mexico. Life is precious, these are children who deserve a chance to be born. The answer is very clear, red, green or life? Choose life New Mexico!”

By Bud Shaver

Albuquerque, NM- For Week 2 of our prayer and fasting campaign we ask that you pray for the upcoming Northern New Mexico Pro-Life Legislative Summit on October 21, 2018. This summit like the one held in Albuquerque last month, has been initiated by Michelle Garcia Holmes who is running for Lt. Governor of New Mexico. All of the speakers are either currently holding office or running for various offices in the upcoming November 6th election and will share their pro-life stance.

BIBLE VERSE FOR REFLECTION THIS WEEK:

“Stand up for the weak and for children…” (Psalm 82:3)

Prayer points this week:

• In addition to bold leadership, New Mexico needs solid pro-life legislation introduced and passed into law.
• Pray for good attendance at this Summit.
• Pray for a successful event.

Northern New Mexico Pro-Life Legislative Summit Details

By Bud Shaver

Albuquerque, NM- The upcoming New Mexico election is less than 30 days away and will absolutely determine the future of New Mexico. Come meet and support the next attorney general of New Mexico this Tuesday.

Michael Hendricks, the republican candidate for New Mexico attorney general, has laid out his priorities for his first 100 days in office and at the top of his list is:

ENDING LATE TERM ABORTION AND CLOSING NEW MEXICO ABORTION CLINICS!

When elected he will replace the current pro-abortion Catholic Democrat, Hector Balderas who has pandered to the New Mexico abortion cartel, in open defiance of his faith and his duty to protect the most vulnerable citizens of New Mexico.

BUT FIRST MICHAEL HENDRICKS MUST GET ELECTED…

HECTOR BALDERAS IS SITTING ON NEARLY $1,000,000 BACKED BY RADICAL PRO-ABORTION LEFTISTS AND PLANS ON SPENDING HIS WAY TO VICTORY ON NOVEMBER 6TH

(AG Hector Balderas at Progressive Summit Hosted by ProgressNow New Mexico)

IN POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS THE CANDIDATE WHO SPENDS THE MOST USUALLY WINS…

• MICHAEL HENDRICKS NEEDS OUR HELP TO RAISE ENOUGH CAPITAL TO GIVE HECTOR BALDERAS A RUN FOR HIS MONEY!

PLEASE JOIN HIM FOR AN UPCOMING FUNDRAISER THIS WEEK

• WHEN: TUESDAY, OCTOBER, 9 2018
• WHERE: ALBUQUERQUE COUNTRY CLUB
• ADDRESS: 601 LAGUNA BLVD, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87104
• TIME: 3:30PM – 6PM

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND AND WANT TO MAKE A DONATION PLEASE SEND CHECKS TO:

Committee to Elect Hendricks for AG
2929 Coors Blvd NW Ste 106, Albuquerque, NM 87120

• CHECKS PAYABLE TO: COMMITTEE TO ELECT HENDRICKS FOR AG
• OR DOANTE ONLINE AT Hendricks4nmag.com

THIS WEEK THE ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL PUBLISHED A Q&A WITH MICHAEL HENDRICKS HERE IS AN EXCERPT:

• Q&A Albuquerque Journal: 2 challengers aim to beat AG Balderas

Michael E. Hendricks For New Mexico Attorney General

“He said he would also target late-term abortions in New Mexico. State law, he said, requires that those abortions happen at an accredited hospital, not at a Downtown Albuquerque abortion clinic.

‘It’s not a political issue,’ Hendricks said. ‘It’s a legal issue.’

Hendricks, as the son of Baptist missionaries, spent much of childhood in Mexico. He speaks Spanish and has served as the consulting attorney for the Mexican Consulate in New Mexico.

Hendricks, 36, said he would bring strong leadership skills to a job that involves overseeing 200 employees.

‘I don’t lead by telling people; I lead by example,’ he said.”

• Hendricks4nmag.com

NOTE:

• BE SURE YOU ARE REGISTERED TO VOTE!
• LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IS TUESDAY OCTOBER 9, 2018
• REGISTER TO VOTE ONLINE HERE
• FIND YOUR REGISTRATION AND ELECTION INFORMATION (SAMPLE BALLOT/VOTING LOCATIONS) HERE
• EARLY VOTING BEGINS OCTOBER 20TH

By Bud Shaver

Albuquerque, NM- Abortion Free New Mexico has been asked to join in weekly prayer and fasting on Wednesdays during the month of October leading up to election day on November 6, 2018 specifically for the upcoming election and for an end to abortion in New Mexico. We invite those in the body of Christ who are able to, to join us in this spiritual discipline.

• This is a united effort between both Non-Catholic and Catholic Christians who are committed to ending abortion in New Mexico.

Fasting can be done in many ways.

• Some may choose to fast from sunrise to sunset.
• Others may choose to fast from 6:00am-3:00pm as a partial fast.
• For others, a fast might be one full meal for the day, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal.

The upcoming election is less than 40 days away and in New Mexico it will absolutely determine whether or not the Land of Enchantment elects leaders who will stand for justice and righteousness or corruption and bedlam.

BIBLE VERSE FOR REFLECTION THIS WEEK:

“When the uncompromisingly righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan and sigh. (Proverbs 29:2)

Please join with us in prayer and fasting this week specifically asking the Lord to appoint pro-life leaders to fill the void in state leadership as we approach the upcoming election.

• We have strong pro-life Christian candidates running in this upcoming election that are simply responding to the call to stand up and fight for the values that we hold so dear.
• PLEASE NOTE THE PRO-LIFE CANDIDATES AND PRAY FOR THEM BY NAME

HERE ARE THE (KEY STATEWIDE) PRO-LIFE CANDIDATES VS. THEIR PRO-ABORTION OPPONENTS RUNNING FOR OFFICE (NOV. 6TH 2018)

Governor: Steve Pearce Pro-Life (R) vs. Michelle Lujan Grisham Pro-Abortion (D)

Lt. Governor: Michelle Garcia Holmes Pro-Life (R) vs. Howie Morales Pro-Abortion (D)

Senate: Mick Rich Pro-Life (R) vs. Martin Heinrich Pro-Abortion (D)

• We need to send our best and brightest to Washington D.C. to help advance President TRUMP’s agenda!
• MICK RICH IS…

“Proud to be the only Pro Life candidate in this race for U.S. Senate. My opponents, Martin Heinrich and Gary Johnson, support abortion up to the point of delivery.”

• WATCH MICK RICH SHARE HIS PRO-LIFE TESTIMONY HERE: Mick Rich Believes in Sanctity of Life

Congressional District 1: Janice Arnold-Jones Pro-Life (R) vs. Deb Haaland Pro-Abortion (D)

Congressional District 2: Yvette Herrell Pro-Life (R) vs. Xochitl Torres Small Pro-Abortion (D)

Congressional District 3: Jerald McFall Pro-Life (R) vs. Ben Ray Lujan Pro Abortion (D)

SECRETARY OF STATE: Gavin Clarkson Pro-Life (R) vs. Maggie Toulouse Oliver Pro Abortion (D)

• Albuquerque Journal: “Clarkson replaces the previous Republican nominee, JoHanna Cox, an attorney who withdrew from the race last month, citing family reasons.”

Attorney General: Michael Hendricks Pro-Life (R) vs. Hector Balderas Pro-Abortion (D)

• Michael Hendricks has vowed in his first 100 days of office to:

“Stop the Late Term Abortions in N.M. Late term Abortion is heinous. It is unlawful when performed outside of an accredited hospital NMSA 1978 §30-5-3©. It will be one of my priorities to close the abortion clinics with force if necessary.”

NEW MEXICO NEEDS STRONG JUDGES

KEEP THE FOLLOWING JUDGES:

• Gary Clingman: Supreme Court
• Stephen French: Court of Appeals
• Hank Bohnhoff: Court of Appeals
• Emil Kiehne: Court of Appeals
• Daniel Gallegos: Court of Appeals

NOTE:

• BE SURE YOU ARE REGISTERED TO VOTE!
• LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IS TUESDAY OCTOBER 9, 2018
• REGISTER TO VOTE ONLINE HERE
• FIND YOUR REGISTRATION AND ELECTION INFORMATION (SAMPLE BALLOT/VOTING LOCATIONS) HERE
• EARLY VOTING BEGINS OCTOBER 20TH

By Bud Shaver

Albuquerque, NM- At this very moment New Mexico is in a battle unlike ever before. The lives of pre-born babies hang in the balance as the November 6th election approaches and voters, people like you and me, will elect the next Governor and fill other Congressional and state seats. Liberal pro-abortionists are organized and they are motivated because their ability to willfully kill pre-born children for any reason up to the day of birth is on the edge of being revoked.

We know, as Christians, that God is stronger and more mighty than the demonic forces that have New Mexico bound in chains. It is, however, our duty to lift up prayers of supplication mixed with fasting to ask the Lord to act on our behalf and according to His will to break those chains.

“I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you. However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.” JESUS (Matthew 17: 14-21)

Abortion Free New Mexico will be joining with other pro-lifers to fast and pray every Wednesday in October for an end to late term abortion in New Mexico and for the upcoming election. We invite and encourage you to join us and others as we wage war not according to the flesh but according to the holy spirit that dwells within every believer in Jesus Christ.

During our last combined prayer campaign we specifically asked the Lord to break demonic strongholds in New Mexico. We saw breakthrough, but what is unseen is far greater. Please make every effort to join us for 5 weeks of prayer and fasting beginning on Wednesday, October 3rd.

Prayer and Fasting Schedule:

• Week 1: October 3rd
• Week 2: October 10th
• Week 3: October 17th
• Week 4: October 24th
• Week 5: October 31st

Putting your faith into action this weekend

The republican candidates on the ballot in New Mexico, down the ticket, are as solid as it gets! We have strong pro-life Christian candidates that are simply responding to the call to stand up and fight for the values that we hold so dear.

They can’t get elected without your help though…

ANOTHER KEY RACE IS FOR THE U.S. SENATE AND MICK RICH NEEDS OUR HELP THIS SATURDAY TO HELP GET OUT THE PRO-LIFE VOTE:

• “CANVASS FOR LIFE”
• WHEN: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 29, 2018 (8:30AM-12PM)
• WHERE: REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS
• 4700 MONTGOMERY BLVD NE (BANK OF ALBUQUERQUE PARKING LOT)

MICK RICH IS “PROUD TO BE THE ONLY PRO-LIFE CANDIDATE IN THIS RACE FOR U.S. SENATE. MY OPPONENTS, MARTIN HEINRICH AND GARY JOHNSON, SUPPORT ABORTION UP TO THE POINT OF DELIVERY.”

• WATCH MICK RICH SHARE HIS PRO-LIFE TESTIMONY HERE: Mick Rich Believes in Sanctity of Life

By Bud Shaver

Albuquerque, NM- Earlier this month Abortion Free New Mexico made a formal request to the University of New Mexico (UNM) Chancellor for Health Sciences, Paul Roth asking him to transfer 72 aborted baby remains harvested for their recently terminated experimental research program, to a local mortuary, so that they may receive a proper burial. In a letter dated August 31, 2018 addressed to Tara Shaver, Roth denied the request for their burial and has refused to treat these babies with the dignity and respect they deserve.

• READ PAUL ROTH’S REFUSAL LETTER HERE

For years, the University of New Mexico has been acquiring harvested aborted babies solely from the notorious late term abortion facility, Southwestern Women’s Options, located in Albuquerque, NM. Since the exposure generated by the release of the Center for Medical Progress videos followed by subsequent complaints filed by Shaver that generated referrals from the U.S. Congress, UNM has had to come clean about their use of these babies for experimental research. Most recently the University has halted it’s program, presumably to prevent legal action from the federal government due to the possible illegality of their program using aborted babies. The University of New Mexico, however, still has 72 baby remains that they are unsure what to do with. 

Roth’s refusal letter indicates that the mothers of these 72 aborted babies “proactively chose” to donate their remains to be used for medical research, but according to consent forms obtained by Tara Shaver in 2012 and 2015, the women did not “proactively” choose, but were obligated by the nature of the “consent” form to donate the aborted baby’s remains in order to obtain their abortions. This lack of informed consent was the basis for Shaver’s formal complaint to Attorney General Hector Balderas in July 2015. 

Roth states his refusal to allow the babies to be buried by Abortion Free New Mexico because they were explicitly intended for experimental research, does this mean that the University of New Mexico will continue their nefarious research at a future date?

Paul Roth’s decision to deny burial to these 72 aborted babies further promotes a culture of death in New Mexico. We are not talking about medical specimens or tissue, but human beings with inherent value, who deserve to be treated with dignity. These babies were harvested for experimental research not by the choice of their mothers, but by obligation from the Southwestern Women’s Options consent form. Denial of a proper burial demonstrates the callous disregard for human life that still remains at UNM that the pro-life community must continue to oppose.

“Abortion Free New Mexico will be hosting the annual National Day of Remembrance for aborted children on Saturday, September 8th at 10:00am. We encourage all people of faith and conscience to attend this memorial to affirm the lives of aborted children who each day are discarded from their mother’s wombs as biohazard waste or used for experimental medical research. We have the opportunity this Saturday to stand in solidarity with the defenseless victims of abortion whose lives we value and to promote a culture that affirms life. By doing so we acknowledge and affirm that every baby is created in the image of God,” stated Tara Shaver spokeswoman for Abortion Free New Mexico.

We hope that you will be able to join us for the memorial service taking place in our community as part of the the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children:

• Event: Memorial Service for Victims of Abortion Albuquerque     
• When: Saturday, September 8th at 10:00AM     
• Location: Sandia Memory Garden (Burial Site of Baby Ryan and Baby Eve)     
• Address: 9500 San Pedro Drive NE Albuquerque, NM 87113    
• Map:  GOOGLE MAP DIRECTIONS

This solemn memorial service will last approximately one hour. Special guests participating in this event include:

• Fr. Stephen Imbarrato, Priests for Life

RELATED:

Albuquerque, NM- Join us for an important pro-life prayer service taking place in Albuquerque on Saturday, September 8th. On that day, pro-life Americans will honor the memory of the more than 50 million unborn victims of abortion during the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children. Solemn prayer services will be held simultaneously at gravesites around the country where abortion victims have been buried, as well as at many other memorial sites dedicated in their honor.

We hope that you will be able to join us for the memorial service taking place in our community as part of the the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children:

• Event: Memorial Service for Victims of Abortion Albuquerque 
• When: Saturday, September 8th at 10:00AM
• Location: Sandia Memory Garden (Burial Site of Baby Ryan and Baby Eve)
• Address: 9500 San Pedro Drive NE Albuquerque, NM 87113
• Map: GOOGLE MAP DIRECTIONS
• This solemn memorial service will last approximately one hour

Special guests participating in this event include:

• Fr. Stephen Imbarrato, Priests for Life
• Lauren Handy, Mercy Missions

Please come out for this important pro-life event, prayerfully witnessing to the humanity of our unborn brothers and sisters, together with our fellow pro-lifers throughout the country.

In the Sermon on the Mount, our Lord promised us: “Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.”

On September 8th, we seek that divine comfort as we mourn for the victims of abortion. Let us never forget their precious lives as we continue to work and pray for an end to abortion.

• To learn more about this nationwide event — including background stories and photographs of the burial places of aborted babies — please visit: AbortionMemorials.com

UNM UPDATE

“Thank you to everyone who came to the prayer vigil outside of Paul Roth’s office on Monday. Roth is still undecided about what to do with the 72 aborted baby remains in UNM’s possession. His office eagerly let us know that he is aware of our request and we are working to schedule a meeting with him. Please keep praying.”

​Tara Shaver, Abortion Free New Mexico

TAKE ACTION

Join Abortion Free New Mexico, Mercy Missions, Operation Rescue and those who believe that these babies deserve a proper burial, in respectfully contacting Paul Roth asking him to allow these babies to be transferred to a local cemetery that Abortion Free New Mexico has arranged.

• Phone: (505) 272-5849
• Email: PRoth@salud.unm.edu

RELATED:

Pro-Life Group Seeks Burial for 72 Remains of Aborted Babies After UNM Halts Experimentation Program  

Allow us to honor lives of the unborn used for research

By Bud Shaver

Albuquerque, NM- Abortion Free New Mexico and Mercy Missions will host a prayer vigil on Monday, August 20th at the University of New Mexico (UNM). This vigil is being held as a follow-up to Abortion Free New Mexico’s formal request to Paul Roth, Chancellor for Health Sciences to allow the ministry to bury 72 aborted baby remains that were harvested for medical experimentation from Southwestern Women’s Options.

Clergy and members of the faith community will gather to pray and urge UNM leadership to allow these babies to be buried with dignity and respect instead of being destroyed as biohazard waste.

​VIGIL DETAILS:

• DATE: AUGUST 20, 2018
• TIME: 9:00-10:00AM​
• LOCATION: UNM HEALTH SCIENCES & SERVICES BUILDING
• Use Street parking near: 2500 Marble Ave. 87106

“These 72 babies are human beings and are worthy of a proper burial. Abortion Free New Mexico has arranged that a local mortuary accept their remains so that a service may be held as they are laid to rest. In light of UNM halting it’s fetal research program, the burial of these babies by the local pro-life community will bring closure as we move forward in building a culture of life in New Mexico,” stated Tara Shaver.   

CLICK HERE TO READ TARA SHAVER’S LETTER TO PAUL ROTH

“Catholic Christians must not be silent on this attack against the dignity of the human person because we are explicitly called to perform the Corporal Work of Mercy of “burying the dead”.  And so Mercy Missions founder, Lauren Handy, demands the immediate surrender of all UNM fetal experimentation victims. Each child has the right to a proper burial. This will restore the dignity that was stolen from them at their murder and then further compounded during Robin Ohls’ immoral experimentation. UNM has an opportunity to do what is just and our hope is that Paul Roth, Chancellor for Health Sciences will allow them to receive a proper burial.”

CAN’T JOIN US? TAKE ACTION

Join Abortion Free New Mexico, Mercy Missions, Operation Rescue and those who believe that these babies deserve a proper burial, in respectfully contacting Paul Roth asking him to allow these babies to be transferred to a local cemetery that Abortion Free New Mexico has arranged.​

• Phone: (505) 272-5849
• Email: PRoth@salud.unm.edu

RELATED:

Pro-Life Group Seeks Burial for 72 Remains of Aborted Babies After UNM Halts Experimentation Program  

Allow us to honor lives of the unborn used for research

• ABORTION FREE NEW MEXICO ENDORSES JANICE ARNOLD-JONES FOR U.S. CONGRESS 
• For more information visit: JaniceForCongress2018.com

To help with Michelle Garcia Holmes or Steve Pearce’s campaign see contact information below.

• To further help with Michelle Garcia Holmes campaign visit: LTgov2018.com
• To further help with Steve Pearce’s campaign contact: joaquin@pearcefornm.com
• For more information visit: pearcefornm.com

By Bud Shaver

“Our family attended a fundraiser for Janice Arnold-Jones who is running for Congress (District 1) to represent New Mexicans in the U.S. House of Representatives. She shared with us that this year’s lineup of candidates is like no other that New Mexico has seen before. She assured those in attendance of her pro-life position and belief that life begins at conception. She also has practical strategies to enact common sense measures including supporting a late term abortion ban at 20 weeks of pregnancy.” Tara Shaver, Abortion Free New Mexico

• For more information visit: JaniceForCongress2018.com

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• New Mexico Political Showdown Brewing in The Wild, Wild West
• ALL HANDS ON DECK: GET OUT THE VOTE 2018